Teaching [the Faith] may also be likened to kindling a fire,
the fire of faith, in the hearts of men. If a fire burns only so long as the
match is held to it, it cannot truly be said to have been kindled; to be
kindled it must continue to burn of its own accord. Thereafter more fuel can be
added and the flame can be fanned, but even if left alone for a period, a truly
kindled fire will not be extinguished by the first breath of wind.
- The
Universal House of Justice (From a letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies,
May 25, 1975; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
